Hat or cap



v 1,614,231 1927 w. T. COSGROVE HAT OR CAP Filed March 9 192?:

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3 UNITED STATES Patented 11, 1927. v

PATENT- OFFICE.

WILLIAM THOMAS COSGROVE, GARDINER, MAINE.

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Application filed larch 9; 1925. Serial No. 14,046.

, My invention relates to improvements in hats and caps and one objectis the provislon of a .head covering which will fit the head I snuglyand closely and while providing the necessary protection yvillretain'the hair and prevent it from falling into the eyes, makipg thecovering highly desirable for persons engaged in sports or. athletics.

Another object of my invention is'the provision of a hat or cap whichcan be easily adjusted or fitted to the head and prove a most usefularticle for "male or female use, which can be made ofany suitablematerial and which can befolded to occupy a very small amount of'spaceto enable carrying in the pocket I if desired.

Another object of my invention is the provition of head covering whichwill fit flat upon the head and holdthe hair in proper posiadjusted tosuit the size of the head, which will afford the necessary protectionwhile allowing proper ventilation, which can be 'easily transported andmanufactured at a very small price, andwhich' generally in every respectwill produce an article which will fill a long felt want in a perfectmanner.

With these objects in view my invention consists of a head coveringembodying novel features of construction and arrangement of parts.substantially'as described and claimed herein. and as shown in thedrawing, wherein Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a head.covering constructed. in accordance with and embodying my invention.

Fig. 2 represents a. plan view of the strip or blank from which the mainor crown portion of my covering is produced, showing the manner ofslitting the material, and

Fig. 3 represents a similar view with parts of the slitted portion ofthe blank being extended to illustratehow the manner of slittingproduces the sections which form the crown of the hator cap.

In carrying my invention into effect I use a blank or strip of leatheror other suitable flat material which is slitted at A, B and C, as shownin Figures 2 and 3, which provides the upper ends D. which are securedto the top caps E. the intermediate loops F, which are connected andstrengthened by the infersections G, and the lower ends H, which aresecured to the head band J, which head band may if desired be providedwith an ad ner described provides the open crownvportion composed of theupper loops M, the central loops N, and thelower loops 0, which whenconnected to the cap pieces and band produces a crown which willcompletely fit the headv and retain the hair in proper position whileproviding a very lighthead covering which will insure comfort and easetovthe wearer. J

The head coverin can be used advantageously by male or female and ispreferably made from a flat blank to fit flat and smooth upon the headand the intersecting connection is sufiicient to produce the necessarystrength to insure strength and durability and retention of the hat inproper form.

The advantages of my head covering will be readily understood andappreciated by all persons desiring an article of this character and itwill be apparent that the covering can be made of any suitable materialand in any color described, can be easily packed and transported andfolded to be readily carried in a pocket, and can be produced at such a.low price as to make,it use a practical necessity where a light,comfortable head covering of this character is desired.

The hat or cap in accordance with my improvement may be made of anysuitable mafworkers, and in fact for any pemon male or female requiringa light, cool, comfortable head covering which will have a-neatappearance and confine the hair and prevent it from falling over theeyes.

If desired the head covering may provided with a visor or band as may befound 7 desirable and convenient. a

I claim! I 1. A head conforming structure, consisting of a strip ofsuitable material provided) with upper and lower slits and intermediateloops, the upper' ends of the loops being drawn together and secured andthe lower sisting of a strip of suitable material provided with upperand lower slits and" intermediate loops, the upper ends of the loopsbeing drawn together, a cap secured to and connecting said ends, thelower ends of said 10 loops being spaced apart, and a head fittingb'andsecured to said lower" ends.

3. A head conforming, structure, consisting of a strip of suitablematerial slitted to provide upper and lower slits and intermediateloops, a cap securing the upper ends of said loops in close relation, aband secured to the lower spaced ends of the loops and adapted to fitthe head, and means to fasten the opposing ends of the strip, the

whole forming an open head fitting crown. 2

. In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature. 7 r

WILLIAM THOMAS COSGBOV-E.

